Despite NM’s high hopes, Martinez continues to let the public down
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We all want what’s best for our families, and Gov. Martinez campaigned on a promise to run New Mexico differently. Continue Reading
Budget talks center on how much to cut higher education funding
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Senate President Mary Kay Papen said Tuesday her colleagues would not accept the deeper reductions in higher education funding that House Republicans propose. Continue Reading
In praise of the N.M. Senate’s respect and civility
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The New Mexico Senate’s 12-hour marathon on Friday was a pleasant surprise. Continue Reading
Hobbs commissioners reject severance agreement with city manager
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City commissioners voted down the proposal Monday evening during an emotional meeting that revealed a divide between those who want J.J. Murphy to stay and those who don’t. Continue Reading
State loves loan sharks; public servants, not so much
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The New Mexico Employee Benefits Bureau could make affordable small loans available to almost 80,000 state and local government and higher education workers. Continue Reading
Death penalty bill clears committee, heads to House floor
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Members of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 8-6 along party lines to send the capital punishment legislation to a vote of the full 70-member House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Bill would cut back film production tax credit for one year
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The measure would cut in half the annual cap for all credits paid to film production companies in the fiscal year that began July 1. The current limit is $50 million. Continue Reading
House sends two budget bills to governor, but there’s more to do
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House Speaker Don Tripp called a recess until Wednesday, leaving three major bills in a Senate-passed “solvency package” still awaiting action in a rare election-year special session. Continue Reading
Trump organization did business with Iranian bank later linked to terrorism
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The GOP presidential nominee has slammed Hillary Clinton for cutting ‘deals with our foreign adversaries.’ Continue Reading
City Council selects Stuart Ed to be next Las Cruces manager
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Stuart Ed says he’s looking forward to becoming Las Cruces’ next city manager. Continue Reading
Las Cruces needs leadership to sustain renewable energy progress
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By expanding solar, wind, and energy efficiency, Las Cruces can cut consumers’ electricity costs and create jobs. Continue Reading
Search firm told Hobbs manager he was a finalist for Las Cruces job
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The Las Cruces City Council never publicly named J.J. Murphy a finalist for its open city manager job, but the private company running the city’s search appears to have told Murphy he was a finalist earlier this year. Continue Reading
Some budget bills advance in House on third day of special session
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The House Appropriations Committee gave positive recommendations to two Senate bills, sending both measures to the full House for debate. Some of the Senate budget bills have died in House Committees. Continue Reading
House OKs bill to expand state’s three-strikes law
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The measure goes next to the state Senate, but it faces an uphill climb. Continue Reading
Bickering intensifies on second day of special session
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House Majority Leader Nate Gentry vowed to stay in session and force the Senate to return next week. Continue Reading